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More and more teenagers are becoming unwilling to exercise worldwide. Australia, a nation that prides itself on its outdoor culture, is doing particularly poorly. It is currently ranked (排名) 140th out of 146 countries for teenage exercise levels. The data shows that 85%of girls are physically inactive compared to 78% of boys. In Australia, less than 1 in 10 teenagers aged 12 to 18 are meeting the recommended levels of physical activity.

The current guidelines and evidence show that teenagers should be doing at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. This should include muscle and bone strengthening activities on at least three days per week, meanwhile limiting recreational screen time to a maximum of 2 hours per day.

Not being active can cause a range of health conditions leading to early adulthood and beyond. Adolescents may have decreased bone and cardio-metabolic (心脏代谢的) health which leaves them facing an increased risk of chronic disease (慢性病) in later life, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and decreased fitness. If you’re not moving enough you’re also at an increased risk of being overweight or obese, with data already showing that 29.8% of teenagers (14-17) are classified as overweight or obese.

So how can we get teenagers to exercise more? Firstly, high schools should place more importance on lunchtime and allow 1-hour breaks that increase physical activity. We should also encourage teenagers to be active on their lunch break. Parents and guardians also have an important role to play and should aim to devote 1 hour a day to moving more. This does not need to be 1 full hour and can be broken down into two 30-minute parts. The most important factor is to identify your teenager’s interests and needs surrounding their physical activity.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help in finding a safe and fun exercise program. A qualified exercise physiologist or exercise scientist can help your child find a way to be more active that is suited to their needs, age of development, and interests.

1. How does the writer show teenagers in Australia lack enough exercise in Paragraph 1?
A.By analyzing reasons.B.By listing data.
C.By making comparison.D.By giving examples.
2. What does the author mainly intend to say with facts in Paragraph 3?
A.A lack of exercise does lasting harm to health.
B.Outdoor activities help build positive characters.
C.Most chronic diseases come from getting overweight.
D.Teenagers tend to take in more calories than they actually need.
3. What is especially important when it comes to encouraging teenagers to exercise more?
A.Parents’ full participation in exercising.
B.Arranging a balanced diet for them.
C.Taking their interests into consideration.
D.Improvement in the school PE course.
4. What may be the author’s writing purpose?
A.To recommend fun exercise programs.
B.To encourage physical activity in teenagers.
C.To show the way to build a good living habit.
D.To explain the reason for teenagers’ poor health.

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